Michael McKee Double Murder Case

Developing StoryLast updated MAY 13
SUMMARY

Michael McKee, charged with the aggravated murder of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe, is scheduled for his next court appearance on April 16, 2026, in Franklin County, Ohio. As of April 8, 2026, McKee remains in custody and has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and aggravated burglary charges. Autopsy reports from February 4, 2026, revealed Monique Tepe sustained nine gunshot wounds and Spencer Tepe sustained seven, with prosecutors stating the couple was "executed." Newly unsealed court records from April 2026 indicate 29 pieces of evidence, including fingerprints, were collected from the Tepe home, and video footage allegedly shows McKee at the property weeks before the December 2025 murders.

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April 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Michael McKee, charged in the deaths of Monique and Spencer Tepe, is scheduled for his next court appearance on April 16, 2026.

    Michael McKee, charged in the deaths of Monique and Spencer Tepe, is scheduled for his next court appearance on April 16, 2026. He remains in custody and has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and aggravated burglary charges.

  2. Newly unsealed court records from April 2026 reveal that 29 pieces of evidence, including latent fingerprints and swabs, were collected from the Tepe home.

    Newly unsealed court records from April 2026 reveal that 29 pieces of evidence, including latent fingerprints and swabs, were collected from the Tepe home. Video footage also allegedly shows Dr. Michael McKee outside the home weeks before the murders.

February 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Autopsy reports reveal Monique Tepe sustained nine gunshot wounds, including one to her face, and her husband Spencer Tepe was shot seven times, for a combined total of 16 wounds.

    Autopsy reports reveal Monique Tepe sustained nine gunshot wounds, including one to her face, and her husband Spencer Tepe was shot seven times, for a combined total of 16 wounds. Prosecutors stated the couple was "executed." Detectives have recovered video footage showing Michael McKee entering and exiting the victims' property around the time of the murders.

  2. Newly released videos show Michael McKee, the suspect in the double murder of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe, appearing calm during his booking process.

    Newly released videos show Michael McKee, the suspect in the double murder of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe, appearing calm during his booking process. McKee has pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary. Autopsy reports indicate the couple sustained a combined total of 16 gunshot wounds.

January 2026 — 12 developments

  1. Newly unsealed court documents allege that Michael McKee was observed on video entering the victims'…

    Newly unsealed court documents allege that Michael McKee was observed on video entering the victims' property on December 6, 2025, weeks before the murders of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. This footage suggests McKee may have been present at the victims' home prior to the killings. McKee has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

  2. New court documents allege that Michael McKee's phone showed no activity for approximately 17 hours around the time of the Tepe murders.

    New court documents allege that Michael McKee's phone showed no activity for approximately 17 hours around the time of the Tepe murders.

  3. Michael McKee has retained prominent defense attorney Diane Menashe, known for winning a prior high-profile murder trial, who filed a notice of appearance on January 22.

    Michael McKee has retained prominent defense attorney Diane Menashe, known for winning a prior high-profile murder trial, who filed a notice of appearance on January 22.

  4. Official police and court records indicate that Michael McKee used a silenced firearm to commit the murders.

    Official police and court records indicate that Michael McKee used a silenced firearm to commit the murders.

  5. Police reportedly found the murder weapon, a gun with a silencer, on Michael McKee's property.

    Police reportedly found the murder weapon, a gun with a silencer, on Michael McKee's property.

  6. Franklin County Prosecutor Shayla Favor announces she will join the prosecution team for the Tepe murder case.

    Franklin County Prosecutor Shayla Favor announces she will join the prosecution team for the Tepe murder case.

  7. A grand jury has indicted Michael David McKee, 39, on charges of aggravated murder and aggravated burglary with the use of a firearm suppressor.

    A grand jury has indicted Michael David McKee, 39, on charges of aggravated murder and aggravated burglary with the use of a firearm suppressor. He is accused in the shooting deaths of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Dr. Spencer Tepe. McKee was apprehended in Rockford.

  8. An Ohio grand jury indicts Michael McKee on four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary in connection with the double homicide.

    An Ohio grand jury indicts Michael McKee on four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary in connection with the double homicide.

  9. Michael David McKee, 39, has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe.

    Michael David McKee, 39, has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. The couple was found dead in their Columbus, Ohio, home on December 30, 2025, with apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators believe they were fatally shot between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. that morning.

  10. Michael McKee, 39, was arrested on January 10, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, and charged in the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe.

    Michael McKee, 39, was arrested on January 10, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, and charged in the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. Police identified McKee as a suspect through neighborhood video surveillance and by tracking a vehicle to him that was present before and after the shootings. He made his first court appearance on January 12, 2026, where his charges were amended from murder to premeditated aggravated murder.

  11. Chicago surgeon Michael McKee has pleaded not guilty to the aggravated murder and burglary charges in the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe.

    Chicago surgeon Michael McKee has pleaded not guilty to the aggravated murder and burglary charges in the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. McKee was arrested on January 10, 2026, and investigators have linked a firearm found in his Chicago apartment to the crime scene through ballistics analysis. Court documents also allege McKee was seen on video entering the victims' property weeks before the December 30, 2026, murders.

  12. Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon and Monique's ex-husband, is arrested in Rockford, Illinois, after a 10-day manhunt.

    Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon and Monique's ex-husband, is arrested in Rockford, Illinois, after a 10-day manhunt.

December 2025 — 3 developments

  1. Police discover the bodies of Spencer and Monique Tepe after Spencer fails to appear at work and a welfare check is conducted.

    Police discover the bodies of Spencer and Monique Tepe after Spencer fails to appear at work and a welfare check is conducted.

  2. Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, are fatally shot in their Columbus, Ohio, home between 2 a.

    Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, are fatally shot in their Columbus, Ohio, home between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Their two young children are found unharmed inside the residence.

  3. In the weeks leading up to the murders, Monique Tepe reportedly told friends and family about Michael McKee's abusive behavior and threats against her life.

    In the weeks leading up to the murders, Monique Tepe reportedly told friends and family about Michael McKee's abusive behavior and threats against her life.

June 2017 — 1 developments

May 2017 — 1 developments

March 2016 — 1 developments